India takes on Bangladesh in a Group A game of the ongoing 2025 ICC Champions Trophy at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday, February 20. This is the tournament opener for India and the chance for Bangladesh to recover from the pulling loss they had.
Match Details:
Date and Time: 20 February 2025, Thursday; Toss 14:00 IST, Match 14:30 IST.
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.
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Team Preparations:
India comes into the tournament on the back of confidence, after completing a comprehensive 3-0 ODI series win over England. Benchmark for India came in the form of vice-captain Shubman Gill amassing 259 runs in three innings. Skipper Rohit Sharma and experienced Virat Kohli also hit their stride ahead of the Champions Trophy with crucial performances.
Bangladesh, under the captaincy of Najmul Hossain Shanto, has a tough assignment, particularly without the presence of star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan. And the team will look to draw inspiration from their own 2017 Champions Trophy run in which they reached the semi-finals and make their mark on this tournament.
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Head-to-Head Record:
Both teams have met 41 times in ODIs so far, and India has 32 wins and Bangladesh 9. The teams faced each other once in the Champions Trophy, in the semi-final at Birmingham in 2017, where India registered a convincing nine-wicket win. Key Players to Watch:
India: Shubman Gill is a player to watch out for in the Indian batting lineup on the back of his recent performances. The presence of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli adds experience and depth to the batting lineup. The return of Mohammed Shami will bolster the bowling division significantly.
Bangladesh: Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto will be key in Marshaling the batting order. Led by Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed, the bowling unit will seek to test Indias strong batting order
Tournament Context:
The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is returning after eight years, with a field of eight teams divided into two groups. Apart from India and Bangladesh, Group A comprises Pakistan and New Zealand. India’s matches are being held at a neutral venue, in Dubai, because of political tensions. Only the top two teams in each group will progress to the semi-finals, making for high stakes in each match.
As the tournament goes on, both sides would be looking to begin their campaigns on a high. Fans of cricket globally look forward to a belter of a contest between these two evenly mThe 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is returning after eight years, with a field of eight teams divided into two groups. Apart from India and Bangladesh, Group A comprises Pakistan and New Zealand. India’s matches are being held at a neutral venue, in Dubai, because of political tensions. Only the top two teams in each group will progress to the semi-finals, making for high stakes in each match.
As the tournament goes on, both sides v. Fans of cricket globally look forward to a belter of a contest between these two evenly matched teams.
India vs Bangladesh: Champions Trophy 2025 Match Preview & Prediction
India and Bangladesh will meet in their Champions Trophy 2025 Group A match on February 20 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India is the favorite, as they are 11-0 against Bangladesh historically, and defeated England convincingly in their latest series. The top-order line-up from India consists of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and the bowling spearhead is Jasprit Bumrah. Bangladesh will bet it all on Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, and Mustafizur Rahman to upend the opposing batting order.
The Dubai pitch provides early movement for the pacers, while the spinners come into play later on. The wetness of the evening may influence the second innings, with a chase becoming easier. While India are heavy on the batting front and a deep bowling attack, they have also been turned upside down IN ICC tournaments by Bangladesh in the past.
Prediction: India is the more powerful side, but if Bangladesh’s bowlers can do the trick early on, they may threaten an upset. Odds: India– 1.40, Bangladesh – 3.00.
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